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Woman faces drug charges

Kingston Police arrested a 29-year-old local woman on Monday after she they said she was involved in a suspected drug deal.

On Monday afternoon at around 1:15 p.m., a patrol officer witnessed what he believed to be a drug deal in progress in a vehicle on Alfred Street. Afterwards, the occupants drove away in the vehicle and the officer followed.

The vehicle was stopped and the woman was taken into custody after being found to be in possession of suspected cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana.

The accused was transported to police headquarters, where she was later released on a promise to appear on a future date. She was charged with drug possession and breach of probation.